Very little about what the world went through in 2020, and continues to endure in 2021, can be considered normal, says David Luttenberger, global packaging director for market intelligence firm Mintel. But as the packaging industry looks ahead in 2021, with hopes that the end of the pandemic is in sight, the experiences that shaped the tumultuous past year will be beneficial in preparing...
Cory Francer
What started as a shared vision two years ago emerged as a triumphant reality this week, as approximately 30,000 visitors flooded the halls of Dallas’s Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center for the debut edition of PRINTING United. That shared vision, between the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) and NAPCO Media, was to create a platform...
With confetti raining down from the ceiling of the Tao Nightclub amid a brilliant display of lasers and neon lights, SGIA Expo attendees celebrated the opening night of a successful event in Las Vegas and toasted to the future with the launch of PRINTING United...
Since the Trump administration first imposed tariffs on imported aluminum, the flexible packaging…
The label segment has demonstrated a strong and stable position in the packaging industry, but as it…
In a heartbreaking case out of Florida, a 15-year-old girl with a peanut allergy died after…
In a world that is consistently going digital, packaging has been a constant presence in the physical world. And as long as there are products being produced and sold, it’s unlikely that will ever change. However, finding ways for packaging to provide a consumer with both a physical and digital experience can lead to highly beneficial opportunities for brands. On the second day of the Digital Packaging Summit...
Color-changing ink in packaging applications has been around for years, but Crown and CTI have collaborated on a new technology that features hidden messages. Matt Twiss of Crown shared some insights on Reveal Ink with packagePRINTING...
A good book and a bottle of wine is a tough combo to beat. But what if a bottle of wine can double as a good book? This labeling application for Librottiglia, a series of three wines produced by Italian winemaker Matteo Corregia winery, does exactly that. The labels, designed by Milan-based agency Reverse Innovation, open to reveal...
After three days of dissecting the nuances of the latest digital printing technologies and the opportunities they provide, the second annual Digital Packaging Summit concluded on Wednesday, Nov. 2, with some key takeaways for attendees to consider...